PYMNTS

JUNE 14, 2017

Tax and accounting compliance can be an overwhelmingly monumental task as companies expand their geographic footprint. Analysts agree that a company should work with partners, advisors and technologies that can help them manage their compliance demand across borders.

Compliance 146

Compliance Marketing Taxes Groups 146

CFPB Monitor

APRIL 30, 2020

We are pleased to announce that Ballard Spahr’s Consumer Financial Services Group has once again received the highest national ranking from Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Our CFS Group has been ranked in Band One every year since Chambers USA introduced a national category for consumer finance.

National 78

National Groups Regulation Compliance 78

PYMNTS

JULY 7, 2020

Now there’s the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) asking for help with mandating mask guidance regulations to protect store personnel. Social media has been full of news of anti-maskers wrecking displays – and weeks ago, even attacking a store clerk because of regulations requiring them to mask up inside stores.

Retail 151

Retail Groups social media Policies 151

Perficient

APRIL 2, 2021

The five federal agencies are: the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Federal Reserve Board (Fed), the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and the. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Cybersecurity.

Regulation 309

Regulation Industry Risk Management Analysis 309

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

To enable continued innovation and growth in the digital economy, the Business Roundtable is asking Congress to pass a comprehensive consumer data privacy law that establishes a national privacy framework and strengthens protections for consumers. fines) would be for non-compliance. companies. This would help the management of U.S.-based

National 129

National Compliance Data Regulation 129

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2020

UK Regulations to Create New Digital Markets Unit. antitrust regulators are creating a Digital Markets Unit that will be given the duty to enforce rules applicable to Big Tech firms. Regulators also called out the tech company’s warranty terms for not covering water damage. According to the U.K. a lab with pure water).

Apple 143

Apple Regulation Taxes Marketing 143

PYMNTS

JUNE 18, 2020

The London-based trade group for Europe’s ePayments community is waiting for the European Banking Authority , the European Union (EU) banking regulator, to provide the 27-nation bloc with an update on Strong Customer Authentication (SCA). The implementation delay gives regulators an opportunity to get it right, Rodgers said.

Groups 131

Groups Regulation Fraud Security 131

CFPB Monitor

MAY 2, 2019

We are pleased to announce that Ballard Spahr’s Consumer Financial Services Group has once again been ranked in the highest tier nationally in the category of Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance and Litigation) by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

National 68

National Groups Regulation Compliance 68

Insights on Business

MARCH 15, 2019

Senior executives at financial services institutions have expressed the need for a stronger link between compliance and risk as stories of improper conduct and regulatory require­ments for AML, sanctions, customer fairness, data protection and privacy continue to dominate the business headlines. Key elements of an effective GRC program.

Compliance 87

Compliance Management DC Washington 87

Abrigo

JANUARY 3, 2024

Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently issued a new regulation on the requirements, including how AML staff will access the information through a new federal beneficial ownership information (BOI) registry. Financial institutions will be the last group to gain access, and the timeline is undetermined.

Fraud 221

Fraud Regulation Report Compliance 221

CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 20, 2021

A group of 96 organizations and individuals, who describe themselves as consisting of “consumer, labor, civil rights, legal services, faith, community and financial organizations and academics,” have sent a letter to the CFPB urging the Bureau to regulate fee-based earned wage access (EWA) products as credit subject to the Truth in Lending Act.

Regulation 78

Regulation Groups Analysis Lending 78

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 13, 2018

CUs are also actively communicating with law enforcement agencies, keeping regulators informed about suspicious activity, while receiving tips on noticeable trends that these same agencies are eyeing. AML Compliance Turns CUs Into Law Enforcement. However, their members are not the only ones with whom credit unions must regularly work.

Regulation 135

Regulation South Dakota ATM New York City 135

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 8, 2022

Eight national trade groups have filed a petition with the CFPB that urges the Bureau to engage in rulemaking to define larger participants in the market for data aggregation services. According to the trade groups, the current situation creates “an unsustainable model as the aggregation services market grows.”

Groups 78

Groups Data National Marketing 78

Perficient

AUGUST 16, 2023

Heartland Tri-State began operations in 1985 under the name First National Bank of Elkhart. In 2011, Hanes put together a local investment group that purchased the bank from its former holding company, and he became President and CEO of the new bank. He was promoted to President and CEO in 2008.

United States 221

United States Kansas FDIC Risk Management 221

PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2020

The group, which represents brands including Clorox and Colgate-Palmolive, among others, wants the Justice Department to stop merchants from heavily increasing prices on key coronavirus prevention supplies, such as masks and hand sanitizer, CNBC reported.

Groups 144

Groups Branding Fraud Compliance 144

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Regulation. By providing a national servicing platform, the charter would enable those kinds of companies to bypass the process by which they have to collect money transmitter licenses from states. Data Activist: Big Tech Not Following Transatlantic Data Transfer Regulations. antitrust regulation. Last week, a U.S.

Data 229

Data Google Compliance Apple 229

Abrigo

JANUARY 30, 2024

REGISTER Takeaway 1 Banking and compliance professionals rely on ThinkBIG to elevate their understanding of industry shifts and regulatory pressures. Banking and compliance professionals rely on the annual conference to elevate their understanding of industry shifts and regulatory pressures that hammer them daily.

Conference 195

Conference Arizona Phoenix Fraud 195

PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2020

Here’s the latest news from Facebook, Amazon and others, which are coming under increasing scrutiny from regulators, trade groups and politicians the world over. Regulations. The services are not currently registered as distinct entities, although they are provided to users in the nation.

social media 152

social media Data Apple Compliance 152

PYMNTS

MARCH 8, 2018

and group compliance director, explained to PYMNTS how online tools can make remote identity verification even more robust than in-person processes — and also help kick cross-border payments into higher gear. “[But] we’re projecting by 2021, it’ll take up the majority of the market.”. Digitizing Identity Verification.

Compliance 101

Compliance Regulation Online Payments 101

PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2018

In a press release issued on Monday (June 25), the SBA announced a strategic alliance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to help small businesses (SMBs) facing regulatory compliance and enforcement issues. The SBA and AICPA have been working together since 2008, the entities noted.

Groups 101

Groups National Compliance Lending 101

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Regulation. Two government officials from European nations have advocated to have watchdogs engage in preventative measures against Big Tech to reduce their strength and handle on the market, according to reports. The new regulations would also reshape the manner in which these companies collect and harness information.

Taxes 143

Taxes Compliance Regulation Google 143

CFPB Monitor

JUNE 4, 2019

I am delighted to share the news with our blog readers that Ballard Spahr has been shortlisted for a Chambers USA Firm of the Year award in the Financial Services Regulation category. The shortlist nominees were drawn from a list of about 30 firms ranked by Chambers USA in the area of Financial Services Regulation this year.

Groups 79

Groups New York City New York Regulation 79

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

The world’s first ICO regulations are coming, care of Gibraltar. The rapid global proliferation of initial coin offerings has become an issue of mounting concern among regulators and central banks around the world – in particular, the growth of ICOs has fueled massive growth in the cryptocurrency market in general.

Regulation 106

Regulation cryptocurrency United States Security 106

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Earlier this year, Ballard Spahr’s Consumer Financial Services Group and its Fintech & Payments Team received national rankings from The Legal 500 in the financial services regulation and fintech categories. It was our first application for ranking in the fintech category.

Fintech 78

Fintech Industry National Groups 78

PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2019

As such, the regulators and FIs seeking to crack down on these activities have their work cut out for them. . Approximately 2 percent to 5 percent of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP) – $800 billion to $2 trillion – is laundered each year, according to a report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

Compliance 181

Compliance Regulation Chicago Tools 181

American Banker

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition and the American Bankers Association have sent dueling letters to the Federal Reserve over whether NCRC advocates pressured ABA member banks to denounce the ABA's litigation against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Community 83

Community Groups National Policies 83

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Across the globe, terrorists and criminals are leveraging cryptos in what is gearing up to be a significant national security threat to the United States. That’s according to the U.S. In the report from the U.S. and international sanctions, and decrease America’s influence in the global marketplace.

cryptocurrency 206

cryptocurrency United States social media Regulation 206

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2016

According to Brad Fauss, president and CEO of the Network Branded Prepaid Card Association, the recently released regulations on prepaid cards from the Consumer Finance Protection Board could be another instance of good intentions gone wrong. The updated regulations are slated to take effect Oct.

Regulation 100

Regulation Cards Digital Banking social media 100

PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2019

The National Crime Agency (NCA) estimates that hundreds of billions of pounds are laundered through U.K. Many banks and corporations do not look into the sources of such funding, however, and regulators often do not sufficiently penalize them for turning a blind eye. There isn’t enough regulation going on.”. Regulatory Weakness.

Regulation 162

Regulation Compliance Policies Study 162

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The United States may have some of the world's best cryptographers working for the National Security Agency and other spy shops, but the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is crowdsourcing at least part of its effort to beat the algorithms that cloak information about certain cryptocurrencies. 1 have just taken effect.

blockchain 160

blockchain cryptocurrency Bitcoin Compliance 160

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

A series of regulations was established to encourage a safer, more transparent financial services environment following the 2008 financial crisis. Failure to meet AML/KYC requirement challenges can be costly for FIs, too, with regulators issuing heavy fines for lax security practices or failure to devote sufficient resources to oversight.

How To 161

How To Regulation Compliance Meeting 161

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Australian regulators on Tuesday (Sept. Reports in Reuters said the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced the completion of its review into Australia’s top four banks and how they managed and remediated issues of non-compliance. The ASIC slammed the banks’ processes as “unacceptable.”

Regulation 108

Regulation National Compliance System 108

CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The 2022 clarity promised by the “roadmap” presumably will supersede, once issued, Interpretive Letter #1179, which appears to function as a general stop-gap until the 2022 publications hopefully provide more detail regarding exactly how banks can attain compliance. Federal banking regulators have been busy in this space.

Compliance 78

Compliance cryptocurrency Regulation FDIC 78

CFPB Monitor

MAY 20, 2015

Chambers USA has once again ranked the Ballard Spahr LLP Consumer Financial Services (CFS) Group in the highest tier nationally in the category of Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance and Litigation). ” Group Co-leader Jeremy Rosenblum is known “a very good, talented lawyer.”

Groups 60

Groups Atlanta United States Washington 60

American Banker

APRIL 8, 2020

Lenders and community groups say it's a mistake for the banking agencies to move forward during a national crisis. But Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting says updated Community Reinvestment Act rules would speed relief to neighborhoods and small businesses.

Regulation 65

Regulation Community National Groups 65

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

The nation is forming a Direct FAST industry group, where the members will include traditional financial institutions (FIs), FinTech firms and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The movement to open that FinTech access, said the minister, brings “greater convenience to consumers” as those individuals use their eWallets.

Fintech 166

Fintech New York US National 166

CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Lakeland’s pattern or practice of discrimination was intentional and willful and implemented with reckless disregard for the rights of individuals based on their race, color, and national origin.

New Jersey 147

New Jersey Lending Community National 147